GRE Word List
PROPONENT
one who argues in favor of something : advocate
The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| herd | a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control |
| garner | to gather into storage |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| discretion | individual choice or judgment |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |